Energy Forms and Transformations

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy that can be felt from the sun and is associated with the movement of particles in a substance.

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What is the energy transformation when burning fuel in a car?

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The energy transformation is Chemical to Mechanical, as the chemical energy in the fuel is converted into mechanical energy to move the car.

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What is the definition of 'position'?

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A place where someone or something is located or has been put.

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What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

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Joule.

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What is the definition of energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, such as a rock at the top of a hill.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, calculated as 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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